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Good cartoons/animations for adults
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Gargoyles intro - before Avatar the Last Airbender, Gargoyles and Batman TAS showed that cartoons aimed at a more grown up audience could be awesome!
This show was brilliant when it was in syndication for 2 seasons. Then the people at CBS decided "Let's put it on CBS on Saturdays and get great ratings!" So they changed it... ruined it... and then cancelled it. Boy was it great before Goliath Chronicles.
They did the same shit to Conan the Adventurer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wqlqy82Snk
All of these are movies, as per request.
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
After witnessing the suicide bombing of a terrorist girl, Constable Kazuki Fuse becomes haunted by her image, and is forced to undergo retraining for his position in the Capital Police's Special Unit. However, unknown to him, he becomes a key player in a dispute between Capital and Local Police forces, as he finds himself increasingly involved with the sister of the very girl he saw die.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
The power to travel through time... It can be used for the good of humanity, or just selfishly abused. While many may fantasize about obtaining such a power, it has become nothing less than reality for otherwise-normal schoolgirl Konno Makoto.
After a fated event, her life takes a turn for the extraordinary. Though she initially uses her power to literally "leap" into the past and change little things in order to make her life easier, she soon has to face the fact that changing the past can have drastic consequences.
Memories
From Katsuhiro Otomo, acclaimed creator of Akira, comes an animated masterpiece; three short stories all put together as a series of Memories. Part one is titled Magnetic Rose, a science fiction tale that tells a chilling story of love, loss, and the unwillingness to forget. Part two is titled Stink Bomb - a tongue-in-cheek story of a chemical researcher who is just looking for a way to get rid of his cold... so why is everybody around him dying? Story three is titled Cannon fodder, and is an introspective tale about modern wars and simply following orders. Music conducted by Yoko Kanno, Jun Miyake, Hiroyuki Nagashima, and Takkyu Ishino.
Sword Of The Stranger
The story is set in the Sengoku period. A rounin called Nanashi (meaning 'nameless') saves a young boy Kotarou at an abandoned temple. Kotarou has no family, is pursued by a mysterious militia organization from China and hires Nanashi as his bodyguard. Amongst the men who pursue Kotarou is a man called Rarou, a skilled warrior with blond hair and blue eyes. He obeys an old man called Byakuran and is a member of the Chinese militia. Unlike his companions in the militia, he isn't serving any Emperor and just wants to fight with the strong.
Paprika
In the near future, a revolutionary new psychotherapy treatment called PT has been invented. Through a device called the "DC Mini" it is able to act as a "dream detective" to enter into people's dreams and explore their unconscious thoughts. Before the government can pass a bill authorizing the use of such advanced psychiatric technology, one of the prototypes is stolen, sending the research facility into an uproar. In the wrong hands, the potential misuse of the device could be devastating, allowing the user to completely annihilate a dreamer's personality while they are asleep. Renowned scientist, Dr. Atsuko Chiba, enters the dream world under her exotic alter-ego, code name "PAPRIKA," in an attempt to discover who is behind the plot to undermine the new invention.
Millenium Actress
When Studio Gin'ei commissions filmmaker Gen'ya Tachibana to make a documentary in commemoration of its 70th anniversary, he travels to a secluded mountain lodge to interview the idol of his youth, the enigmatic Chiyoko Fujiwara, who was the studio's leading lady from the 1930s until the 1960s. As Chiyoko reminisces about her life, Tachibana and his cameraman suddenly find themselves on a rich and dazzling journey through time. Chiyoko's films and personal memories intertwine with present events and stretch the boundaries of reality.
Perfect Blue
Mima Kirigoe, a member of a pop-idol group called "CHAM!", decides to quit singing to pursue a career as an actress. Some of her fans are displeased with this decision though, particularly a stalker named Me-Mania. As Mima progresses into her new career, those close to her are violently murdered one by one, and Mima begins to lose the ability to distinguish reality from fantasy.
Tokyo Godfathers
Three homeless companions—a runaway girl, a transvestite, and an alcoholic—find an abandoned newborn on Christmas Eve while foraging through trash. Using clues found next to the baby, they fan out through Tokyo to find the parents, along the way confronting reminders of their own lives they have nearly abandoned.
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
After witnessing the suicide bombing of a terrorist girl, Constable Kazuki Fuse becomes haunted by her image, and is forced to undergo retraining for his position in the Capital Police's Special Unit. However, unknown to him, he becomes a key player in a dispute between Capital and Local Police forces, as he finds himself increasingly involved with the sister of the very girl he saw die.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
The power to travel through time... It can be used for the good of humanity, or just selfishly abused. While many may fantasize about obtaining such a power, it has become nothing less than reality for otherwise-normal schoolgirl Konno Makoto.
After a fated event, her life takes a turn for the extraordinary. Though she initially uses her power to literally "leap" into the past and change little things in order to make her life easier, she soon has to face the fact that changing the past can have drastic consequences.
Memories
From Katsuhiro Otomo, acclaimed creator of Akira, comes an animated masterpiece; three short stories all put together as a series of Memories. Part one is titled Magnetic Rose, a science fiction tale that tells a chilling story of love, loss, and the unwillingness to forget. Part two is titled Stink Bomb - a tongue-in-cheek story of a chemical researcher who is just looking for a way to get rid of his cold... so why is everybody around him dying? Story three is titled Cannon fodder, and is an introspective tale about modern wars and simply following orders. Music conducted by Yoko Kanno, Jun Miyake, Hiroyuki Nagashima, and Takkyu Ishino.
Sword Of The Stranger
The story is set in the Sengoku period. A rounin called Nanashi (meaning 'nameless') saves a young boy Kotarou at an abandoned temple. Kotarou has no family, is pursued by a mysterious militia organization from China and hires Nanashi as his bodyguard. Amongst the men who pursue Kotarou is a man called Rarou, a skilled warrior with blond hair and blue eyes. He obeys an old man called Byakuran and is a member of the Chinese militia. Unlike his companions in the militia, he isn't serving any Emperor and just wants to fight with the strong.
Paprika
In the near future, a revolutionary new psychotherapy treatment called PT has been invented. Through a device called the "DC Mini" it is able to act as a "dream detective" to enter into people's dreams and explore their unconscious thoughts. Before the government can pass a bill authorizing the use of such advanced psychiatric technology, one of the prototypes is stolen, sending the research facility into an uproar. In the wrong hands, the potential misuse of the device could be devastating, allowing the user to completely annihilate a dreamer's personality while they are asleep. Renowned scientist, Dr. Atsuko Chiba, enters the dream world under her exotic alter-ego, code name "PAPRIKA," in an attempt to discover who is behind the plot to undermine the new invention.
Millenium Actress
When Studio Gin'ei commissions filmmaker Gen'ya Tachibana to make a documentary in commemoration of its 70th anniversary, he travels to a secluded mountain lodge to interview the idol of his youth, the enigmatic Chiyoko Fujiwara, who was the studio's leading lady from the 1930s until the 1960s. As Chiyoko reminisces about her life, Tachibana and his cameraman suddenly find themselves on a rich and dazzling journey through time. Chiyoko's films and personal memories intertwine with present events and stretch the boundaries of reality.
Perfect Blue
Mima Kirigoe, a member of a pop-idol group called "CHAM!", decides to quit singing to pursue a career as an actress. Some of her fans are displeased with this decision though, particularly a stalker named Me-Mania. As Mima progresses into her new career, those close to her are violently murdered one by one, and Mima begins to lose the ability to distinguish reality from fantasy.
Tokyo Godfathers
Three homeless companions—a runaway girl, a transvestite, and an alcoholic—find an abandoned newborn on Christmas Eve while foraging through trash. Using clues found next to the baby, they fan out through Tokyo to find the parents, along the way confronting reminders of their own lives they have nearly abandoned.
Sir Garbageman
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If you change your mind about and are ok with a tv series watch Archer. It's one of the funniest shows on tv right now imo.
This is the best X-mas move ever. I have really been aching to rewatch this film.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
You're damn right.
Uh, guys?
Anyway, I suggest Secret of NIMH. Very good classic animated movie. Very dark and adult-oriented even though it was "for the family".
Anyway, I suggest Secret of NIMH. Very good classic animated movie. Very dark and adult-oriented even though it was "for the family".
I agree. I also suggest King of the Hill. Not as eccentric as Archer, but equally as funny.
This was a fantastic movie. Flash has some great lines, and Owlman was fantastic.
The 80's DnD cartoon series was pretty great too.
Visualante2
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Monkey Dust
bggrthnjsus
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all the satoshi kon recommendations are great
also satoshi kon's paranoia agent series. it's short (only one season, like 10 or so eps) and fascinating.
also satoshi kon's paranoia agent series. it's short (only one season, like 10 or so eps) and fascinating.
It's pretty good too. Season 2 and 3 aren't as good story wise IMO, but season 1 was great.
HBO has had a couple animated shows. Life and Times of Tim which is amazing, Ricky Gervais Show, and they had a program called Spicy City around the same time as Spawn.
BoosterDuck
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Memento_Mori15
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Mark Osborne's More:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCeeTfsm8bk
It's a short but good.
Ghibli's Only Yesterday. This movie is definitely different from what Ghibli usually does since it was made for adults. Really underrated but just as good.
La Maison en Petits Cubes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_2Sc8fD_Kc
Another short. No dialogue at all but delivers
I would also recommend 5 centimeters per second but I feel that it may not fit your criteria. However, the manga version, part 3, would definitely be more for adults. Still recommend it since it's only an hour.
Edit: I also recommend Persepolis. I thought I would be the first but glad I'm not.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCeeTfsm8bk
It's a short but good.
Ghibli's Only Yesterday. This movie is definitely different from what Ghibli usually does since it was made for adults. Really underrated but just as good.
La Maison en Petits Cubes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_2Sc8fD_Kc
Another short. No dialogue at all but delivers
I would also recommend 5 centimeters per second but I feel that it may not fit your criteria. However, the manga version, part 3, would definitely be more for adults. Still recommend it since it's only an hour.
Edit: I also recommend Persepolis. I thought I would be the first but glad I'm not.
Aggrotek
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Great film. Glad I watched it. Good on you for bringing it up.
I'll also throw in Gravity Falls.
Cow Mengde
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Gargoyles intro - before Avatar the Last Airbender, Gargoyles and Batman TAS showed that cartoons aimed at a more grown up audience could be awesome!
Correct answer!
Forsaken82
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Gargoyles intro - before Avatar the Last Airbender, Gargoyles and Batman TAS showed that cartoons aimed at a more grown up audience could be awesome!
Loved this show... The Macbeth arc was so amazing!
Dongs Macabre
aka Daedalos42
The Transformers: The Movie
MrCunningham
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Gargoyles intro, Gargoyles and Batman TAS showed that cartoons aimed at a more grown up audience could be awesome!
Both Goliath and Al Simmons (Spawn) were voiced by the same actor too.
Batman TAS is a good choice too. My favorite series in the above three listed.
All the old Looney Tunes animated shorts are great to watch no matter how old you are. Early Ren & Stimpy too (IMO)
watch Under the Red Hood ASAP
then (and i never usually recommend watching anime) watch Summer Wars
i know you didn't ask for tv shows but i feel obligated to tell you to watch Archer as it is one of the funniest television shows ever written
did you even read the thread title?
then (and i never usually recommend watching anime) watch Summer Wars
i know you didn't ask for tv shows but i feel obligated to tell you to watch Archer as it is one of the funniest television shows ever written
did you even read the thread title?
Interesting is the best way to phrase that. The entire movie is on YouTube: http://youtu.be/_dqZwCxk_vk
Fudgepuppy
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Too bad there are so many anime recommendations, as I have a very hard time watching it after I burned myself a couple of years ago watching anime 24/7.
Great recommendations though!
I've already seen since before though:
Under The Red Hood
Iron Giant
Year One
All-Star Superman
Archer
Mask of the Phantasm
Akira
Paranoia Agent
Dark Knight Returns
Transformers The Movie
Waltz With Bashir
A Scanner Darkly (even made an RTTP)
So keep it coming! Definitely gonna watch the Justice League movies.
Great recommendations though!
I've already seen since before though:
Under The Red Hood
Iron Giant
Year One
All-Star Superman
Archer
Mask of the Phantasm
Akira
Paranoia Agent
Dark Knight Returns
Transformers The Movie
Waltz With Bashir
A Scanner Darkly (even made an RTTP)
So keep it coming! Definitely gonna watch the Justice League movies.
Nullgradkelvin
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Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
After witnessing the suicide bombing of a terrorist girl, Constable Kazuki Fuse becomes haunted by her image, and is forced to undergo retraining for his position in the Capital Police's Special Unit. However, unknown to him, he becomes a key player in a dispute between Capital and Local Police forces, as he finds himself increasingly involved with the sister of the very girl he saw die.
One of the best animes I have seen.
Has also a great OST:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPz_lkRJPq8
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